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What is whale fall and how does it support marine ecosystems?

A sinking whale feeds deep-sea scavengers for years

CardWhale Fall
ID: opportunity-whale-fall

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What it is

A sinking whale feeds deep-sea scavengers for years

Why it matters

Whale Fall can strengthen productivity, resilience, or recovery in marine ecosystems. It helps explain how favorable conditions support biodiversity and ecosystem function.

Ocean Literacy Connections

This resource can be explored through Ocean biodiversity and Ocean still unexplored.

  • How do ocean habitats support so many forms of life and interaction?
  • Why is so much of the ocean still unknown, and how do people explore it?

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